Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing
Last Update: February 20, 2025
Laval, QC
Digital transformation grants for Laval manufacturers
Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $75,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Grant Providers
- Laval Economique
Status
Open
Overview of the Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing program
The grant from the Virage techno-manufacturier program provides funding of up to 25% of project costs, with a maximum of $75,000 for equipment acquisition or $25,000 for developing AI solutions, to help Laval-based businesses enhance their digital transformation and automation. Eligible activities include purchasing equipment, developing innovative AI solutions, and initial use of existing AI solutions, aimed at increasing competitiveness and ensuring business sustainability.
Eligible projects & activities
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 8,750
Implementation of an AI-powered inventory management system
$ 75,000
Acquisition of robotic arms for production line automation
$ 12,500
Developing AI analytics for manufacturing process optimization
Eligibility criteria of the Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing program
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the company's legal status, location, sector, operational history, financial capacity, and project implementation.
- The applicant must be a for-profit company legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada.
- The company must be established in the territory of Laval.
- The company should be in the manufacturing sector or have production activities.
- The business must have been in operation for at least 2 years.
- The company must demonstrate financial capability to ensure the continuity of its operations.
- The investment project must be executed in a facility located in Laval.
- Expenditures and contractual commitments must not be confirmed before the grant application is submitted and a receipt of acknowledgment is received from the program coordinator.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must be for-profit businesses legally constituted in Quebec or Canada, established in Laval, and operating in the manufacturing sector or with production activities. The business must have been operational for at least 2 years, demonstrate financial capacity to maintain operations, and execute the investment project within a Laval facility. Additionally, project-related expenses and contractual commitments must not be finalized before submitting the grant application and receiving acknowledgment from the program administrator.
Who is not eligible
This grant excludes certain companies or industries that do not align with its specific aims. Restrictions are in place to target strategic goals and sectors for economic transformation.
- Companies not established in Laval.
- Non-profit organizations, cooperatives, or social enterprises.
- Businesses without manufacturing or production activities.
- Start-ups operating for less than two years.
- Companies unable to demonstrate financial capability to sustain operations.
- Projects with expenses or commitments confirmed prior to grant application acknowledgment.
Eligible expenses
- Acquisition costs of equipment and accessory components (excluding materials, inventories, and other supplies).
- Related expenses for equipment acquisition (maximum 15% of the acquisition cost):
- Direct costs related to equipment installation: transportation and improvements to premises.
- Costs for acquisition and installation of software.
- Professional fees related to the project.
- Direct labor costs assigned to the project, limited to the hourly rate.
- Development and integration costs of an innovative solution based on artificial intelligence.
- Initial fees and first-year usage costs of an existing solution based on artificial intelligence.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies established in the territory of Laval, Quebec.
Eligibility criteria of the Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing program
Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for the Tech Transition – Manufacturing grant. The selection is based on the program’s terms and conditions after the committee validates the information received in the complete application.
- The company must be legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada.
- The company must be established in Laval.
- The company must be a manufacturing entity or have production activities.
- The company must have been operating for at least two years.
- The company must demonstrate financial capacity to sustain operations.
- The investment project must be carried out at a Laval facility.
- Expenses and contractual commitments must not be confirmed before submitting the financial assistance application and receiving an acknowledgment of receipt from the program manager.
How to apply to the Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing program
1
Diagnostic and Planning
- Participate in Phase I of the Technological Transition – Manufacturing Pathway to obtain a diagnosis.
- Develop an implementation plan (Phase II).
2
Preparation of documents
- Fill out the duly completed application form.
- Gather the financial statements for the last two financial years.
- Prepare the diagnosis and the implementation plan for the Equipment and AI Development components.
- Obtain quotes and prepare a service offer binding the client and the company accelerated by TerroX for the AI Solutions component.
3
Submission of the request
- Submit the financial aid application and the required documents to Laval économique.
- Send all documents by email to the technology transformation commissioner Marc Charest or through the website lavaleconomique.com.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- An enterprise can only apply for financial aid under one section per project, and no combination of sections is allowed.
- The program is structured in a personalized support journey alongside public and private partners within Laval's economic ecosystem.
- The support journey is divided into three phases: Diagnostic, Plan Development, and Project Implementation.
- For equipment and AI Development sections, submission of the diagnostic and implementation plan is required as part of the application process during Phase III.
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